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Google Promises Three Years of Wear OS Updates for Pixel Watch 3
https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/google-pixel-watch-3-wear-os-update-software-support-6474619#rss-gadgets-all
Google Pixel Watch 3 was launched last month alongside the Pixel 9 series during the company's Made by Google event. Now, Google has confirmed that the new wearable will receive Wear OS updates for three years. The tech giant is providing seven years of updates for its Pixel smartphones.
Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.0 Update Will Include a Revamped Game Turbo Mode: Report
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-hyperos-2-0-update-game-turbo-mode-revamp-report-6473733#rss-gadgets-all
Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 is expected to be introduced in October. Ahead of its official reveal, a report suggests it might bring an overhaul to the existing Game Turbo mode – a highly utilised feature that promises to enhance performance and minimise distractions when it comes to smartphone gaming. It is also speculated to include more personalisation options, performance...
Boeing's Starliner Will Return Uncrewed After ISS Mission; Landing Set for September 6
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/boeings-starliner-returns-uncrewed-after-iss-mission-landing-set-for-sept-6-6453127#rss-gadgets-all
Boeing’s Starliner capsule is scheduled to return to Earth on September 6th without astronauts on board, following its mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Initially, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were set to return aboard Starliner, but safety concerns related to a thruster issue led NASA to decide on an uncrewed return. The spacecraf...
Salsa Satellite Cluster Reentry to Occur On September 8, ESA Scientists Plan to Observe It Live
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/salsa-satellite-reentry-observation-experiment-by-esa-set-for-8-september-2024-6452896#rss-gadgets-all
The European Space Agency (ESA) will witness a rare event as the first of four Cluster satellites, named "Salsa", re-enters Earth's atmosphere on September 8. This satellite, launched as part of ESA's Cluster mission, will burn up in an uncontrolled yet targeted reentry over a remote part of the South Pacific Ocean. The event presents a unique opportunity for scientis...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Chipset With Support for 120Hz Displays, AI Features Launched
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/snapdragon-6-gen-3-soc-specifications-features-launch-6473018#rss-gadgets-all
Qualcomm has silently launched its latest chipset for mobile – Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. It builds upon the prowess of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip by claiming to offer 10 percent better CPU performance and 20 percent improved artificial intelligence (AI) performance. It is the second chipset launched by the US-based chipmaker in the last few months, following the debut of...
GoPro Hero 13 Black, New Hero Action Cameras to Launch on September 4; Design Teased
https://www.gadgets360.com/cameras/news/gopro-hero-13-black-launch-date-confirm-live-image-leak-features-expected-6473063#rss-gadgets-all
GoPro Hero 13 Black, the successor to last year's GoPro Hero 12 Black, now has an official launch date. This year, there will be two action cameras coming from the GoPro stable. The Hero 12 Black launched in India in September 2023. GoPro has officially revealed a launch date, where it is set to launch the two new action cameras. One of them is expected to be the Go...
Crypto ATMs See Twice as Many Illicit Activities as Overall Industry: TRM Labs
https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/crypto-atm-illicit-activities-double-overall-industry-trm-labs-report-6472923#rss-gadgets-all
A report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs claims that the rate of illicit activities around crypto ATMs is double of what the entire ecosystem usually witnesses. In 2023, illicit volumes in the cash-to-crypto industry stood at 1.2 percent of total volume, double the 0.63 percent for the overall crypto ecosystem.
Apple Set for Music, TV Streaming Fight in India After Airtel Deal
https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/apple-airtel-deal-music-tv-streaming-service-india-compete-spotify-jio-cinema-6472719#rss-gadgets-all
Apple, working to boost revenue globally from services including apps, payments and media, is set to offer free music and video streaming to many of Bharti Airtel's 281 million customers. Airtel will pay Apple a per-user fee "significantly" lower than the monthly $1.20 (roughly Rs. 100) charged each for Apple TV+ and Apple Music in India,
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 India Launch Date Set for September 17; Design Teased
https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/news/oneplus-nord-buds-3-india-launch-date-design-teaser-6472196#rss-gadgets-all
OnePlus has officially teased the upcoming Nord Buds 3, which are set to launch in India later this month. The company has not only confirmed the launch date but also offered a sneak peek at the design of the charging and storage case or the TWS earphones. The new design seems to be a significant departure from the OnePlus Nord Buds 2, which were launched in India in...
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale Start Date for Plus Members Leaked via Google Search Listing
https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/flipkart-big-billion-days-sale-date-leak-google-search-6472125#rss-gadgets-all
Flipkart Big Billion Days is one of the biggest shopping festivals held by the e-commerce platform. Taking place annually in the latter half of the year, it brings big deals on a wide range of electronics items such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, ACs and other home appliances.
Smaller brands like Motorola, iQOO and Poco lead smartphone shipment growth in H1
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/smaller-brands-like-motorola-iqoo-and-poco-lead-smartphone-shipment-growth-in-h1/112978864
Motorola and Nothing were the fastest growing brands in the April-June quarter, driven by a portfolio of devices spread across price segments with unique colour-material-finish for each product that made both brands stand out among strong competition, market trackers said.
Bitcoin, Ether See Losses; Upcoming Macro-Economic Events Likely to Change Market Momentum
https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/bitcoin-price-today-below-usd-58000-ether-altcoins-see-losses-6472109#rss-gadgets-all
In the last 24 hours, the total market cap of the crypto sector dropped by 1.44 percent. Bitcoin and Ether both reflected losses on Monday, September 2. Cardano, Tron, and Avalanche are among cryptocurrencies that saw losses alongside BTC and ETH. Meanwhile, Augur and Circuits of Value managed to register profits.
Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/bumble-bees-lose-sense-of-smell-after-heat-waves-threatening-pollination-and-crop-yields-6453318#rss-gadgets-all
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potential impact of climate ...
Vivo T3 Ultra Spotted on Geekbench With 12GB RAM; Said to Get MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/vivo-t3-ultra-geekbench-listing-features-expected-launch-price-leak-6470785#rss-gadgets-all
Vivo T3 Ultra may launch in India soon. Several leaks and reports have suggested the probable launch timeline of the phone alongside its expected RAM and storage variants and their prices. Key features of the anticipated smartphone have also been tipped. The Vivo T3 Ultra is expected to join the existing Vivo T3 series of phones in the country. A Vivo handset speculat...
The Best Reading Lights (2024): Clip-On, Rechargeable, Portable
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-reading-lights/
These WIRED-tested reading lights are perfect for cozying up with a good book.
Redmi Buds 6 Lite With Up to 40dB ANC, 38 Hours of Total Battery Life Launched: Price, Specifications
https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/news/redmi-buds-6-lite-price-specifications-launch-uk-6473827#rss-gadgets-all
Redmi Buds 6 Lite have been unveiled in select global markets. They come with an in-ear design, rounded stems and silicone ear tips. Claimed to offer a total playback time of up to 38 hours with the case, the earphones carry 45mAh batteries, while the charging case has a 480mAh cell. They support up to 40dB active noise cancellation (ANC) and AAC audio codec.
Ancient Viral Genomes in Glaciers Reveal Pathogens’ Climate Adaptation Over 41,000 Years
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/ancient-viral-genomes-in-glaciers-reveal-pathogens-climate-adaptation-over-41000-years-6453004#rss-gadgets-all
Researchers from The Ohio State University have uncovered how ancient viruses preserved in glacier ice have adapted to Earth's shifting climate over the past 41,000 years. By analysing viral genomes from the Guliya Glacier on the Tibetan Plateau, the study reveals significant variations in viral communities between cold and warm climatic periods. This research highlig...
Ancient Egyptian Astronomy Observatory With Clues About Sun and the Stars Unearthed
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/ancient-egyptian-astronomy-observatory-unearthed-in-buto-egypt-6453221#rss-gadgets-all
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old astronomy observatory in Buto, Egypt, within a temple complex dedicated to the goddess Wadjet. This significant discovery dates back to the sixth century BCE, a period marked by political instability as pharaonic power began to wane. The observatory, spanning 850 square metres, is the largest known from that era and inclu...
Samsung Said to Exclusively Use Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC on All Galaxy S25 Phones
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-s25-plus-ultra-series-snapdragon-8-gen-4-processor-report-galaxy-6473114#rss-gadgets-all
Samsung was earlier rumoured to pack Exynos chipsets in the Galaxy S25 lineup. A new report, however, contradicts the rumours and suggests that they will run exclusively on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipsets. Samsung followed a dual-chip strategy for this year's vanilla Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+.
Google Researchers Announce GameNGen, an AI-Powered Game Engine That Can Run Doom
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/google-gamengen-ai-game-engine-doom-game-research-6473053#rss-gadgets-all
Google researchers announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) game engine last week. Dubbed GameNGen, it is entirely powered by a neural model and is capable of real-time generation over a long trajectory. The researchers claim that the game engine can generate complex environments at a high number of frames. Notably, the company claims that the game engine was able...
Lego Harry Potter Collection Remaster Is Coming to PS5, Xbox Series S/X in October
https://www.gadgets360.com/games/news/lego-harry-potter-collection-remastered-release-october-ps5-xbox-series-s-x-pc-steam-warner-bros-games-6473121#rss-gadgets-all
Lego Harry Potter Collection is arriving on current-gen consoles in a remastered package. Featuring enhanced graphics and 4K resolution, the remastered collection will launch on PS5, Xbox Series S/X and PC (via Steam) on October 8. The collection brings Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 in a single package, along with two previously release...
SpaceX Falcon 9 May Resume Flights While FAA Probe Underway
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/spacex-falcon-9-may-resume-flights-while-faa-probe-underway-6472850#rss-gadgets-all
The FAA grounded the Falcon 9 after failing an attempt to land back on Earth during a routine Starlink mission, forcing the company's second grounding this year. SpaceX made the return to flight request for the workhorse vehicle on Thursday and the FAA gave approval on Friday. The agency said flights may resume "provided all other license requirements are met."
Apple Working on Cheaper Magic Keyboard Accessory for Entry-Level iPad Models: Gurman
https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/news/apple-magic-keyboard-affordable-accessory-ipad-air-2026-6472671#rss-gadgets-all
With rumours about new affordable iPad models launching in the near future, there’s now news that a cheaper Magic Keyboard accessory may finally be available for the regular models. Apple’s current Magic Keyboard accessory provides an almost laptop-like feel and typing experience according to reviews. Buyers of the upcoming iPad models may soon get to experience t...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition Tipped to Feature S Pen Support
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-z-fold-special-edition-s-pen-stylus-support-specifications-galaxy-leaks-6472249#rss-gadgets-all
Samsung is said to be working on a new book-style foldable smartphone called the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and it could launch soon in limited markets as a slimmer alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Ahead of an official announcement, two prominent tipsters claim that the upcoming special edition phone will have S Pen support. This revelation contradicts previous ...
WhatsApp for Android Meta AI Voice Mode Feature’s New Interface Reportedly Spotted
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-voice-mode-android-feature-new-interface-report-6472094#rss-gadgets-all
WhatsApp for Android is reported to soon get a new feature for the in-app artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. As per a WhatsApp feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is working on adding a Voice Mode to Meta AI that will allow users to have a two-way conversation with the chatbot.
The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-rings/
A svelte smart ring can track important health metrics and doesn't need to be charged every day.
Google Play Store Now Supports Three App Downloads and Updates Simultaneously on Android
https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-play-store-simultaneous-app-download-update-6471595#rss-gadgets-all
Android users are set to benefit from a Google Play Store change that aims to enhance the entire app download and updating process. Following this change, the store can download up to three apps or app updates simultaneously. It builds upon the functionality that the platform introduced in April, which allowed users to download up to two apps at once on their handsets...
Huawei's Tri-Fold Smartphone Launch Date Set for September 10
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/huawei-triple-folding-smartphone-launch-date-expected-features-weibo-6471536#rss-gadgets-all
Huawei is all set to host a launch event in China on September 10. The company and its CEO Richard Yu on Monday through social media posts confirmed the date and time of the new Huawei launch event. Huawei is yet to confirm the list of products arriving on the show, but the brand is highly expected to take the wraps off the long-rumoured triple foldable phone.
Enforce traceability, user privacy norms on internet calling and messaging apps: COAI
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/enforce-traceability-user-privacy-norms-on-internet-calling-and-messaging-apps-coai/112971902
"Traceability and user privacy are two benchmarks for this sector that the TSPs are striving to provide to ensure security of the users, and the same should be applicable to OTT communication services as well," S P Kochhar, Director General of COAI, told PTI.
The Best 360 Cameras, Tested and Reviewed
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-360-cameras/
It’s a small world after all, and these cameras can capture all of it at once, giving you a 360-degree view.